Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates
Just moments before kick-off in several crucial Premier League matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Display
The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, according to Eddie Howe just admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must produce a performance better. That day against the London club was painful for the team. We trust, we have learned plenty. Now we have to begin picking up points.”
On the winger: “He was not close in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Forward
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder plus the attacker are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker However Lose Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but there will be an absence of Marc Guéhi in the squad. Brighton field the same team which defeated Leeds in their last outing.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he can’t play with the national team in the upcoming matches as well.”
Fitness Blow for Toon with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has an injury and misses out for Newcastle, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation at Bournemouth while Aston Villa Introduce Multiple Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, Evanilson, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each coming in while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, the attacker and the forward are the subs on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included for Villa from their European match.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Thomas Frank’s side: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, The full-back, The attacker, Onyeka, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Newcastle: The shot-stopper, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Subs: Hall, Schar, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, The midfielder, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.
Official: The match official (From the West Midlands)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The full-back, The midfielder, Esse, The defender, The midfielder.
Brighton: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, The captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, Knight, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, The midfielder, The midfielder, The captain, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, Malen, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Tavernier, The forward, Semenyo, The striker. Subs: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, Doak, The defender, The full-back, Adli, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, Milenkovic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, The playmaker, Dominguez, The forward. Subs: John Victor, Morato, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, Yates, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, Longstaff, The midfielder, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: Darlow, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, The midfielder, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Alright, four matches today 2pm, featuring a lot up for grabs. That game at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
- The Villans against Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
